Editorial letter critiques seating policy and pricing contrasts
The writer notes airline double fares for requiring two seats and mocks policies. They suggest shopping elsewhere or hiring Richard Simmons. The holiday remark urges restraint and humor about shoppers with motorized aids.
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Federal pay freezes urged to curb deficit and inflation
The text argues for freezing federal salaries and contractor pay including SRS employees. It warns that extending early 2000s tax cuts will worsen the deficit and threaten national standing, calling for action to avoid decline to a third rate country.
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Black President Opinion Sparks Race Discussion
A Saturday TalkBack on racial issues criticizes the Obama presidency and calls for deeper scrutiny of policy holds. The letter argues opposition stems from stances of the conservative right and Tea Party, not race, and invites comments via hotline or email to the Aiken Standard.
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Bonsai Garden Opens Doors To Nature Lovers
Fred and Caroline Wieland opened their bonsai garden for an Open Garden event inviting local nature lovers to view 40 to 50 bonsai trees and shrubs at 3933 Wood Valley Drive. The session runs 1 to 4 p.m. with free admission and visitors could sign the guest book and inquire about spring bonsai classes.
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Blessing of the Hounds kicks off Edisto River event
The Edisto River Hounds held its 16th annual Blessing of the Hounds Opening Meet and Stirrup Cup at Mill Race Farm on Saturday. Father Garrett Clanton officiated as D J Newell and Walter Cheatham praised safety and education while Marion Blocker rode with her horse Lacy Lady, expressing emotional connection to the hunt and service.
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Grocery to host lecture on health for the holidays
Noble Breads and Grocery at 1625 Richland Ave presents a health lecture on natural relief from indigestion heartburn and sour stomach. The event titled eating for the holidays will run November 30 from 6 30 to 7 30 p m with speaker from WAP.
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Karate Classes at Gregg Park Civic Center
Karate classes are held at Gregg Park Civic Center on Tuesdays from 6 30 to 8 p m for ages five and up. Instruction covers tae kwon do and kenpo with a monthly fee of 15 dollars. For more information call 663 7552.
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Sorority to Sponsor Holiday Home Tour and Fashion Show
Beta Sigma Phi will sponsor a Christmas tour of homes brunch and fashion show at First Baptist Church on Saturday December 4 at 10 a.m. Tickets are 10 dollars and must be purchased by November 30. For more information call 279-5074.
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Osteen Opens Log Cabin Open House For Community
John Osteen hosted a Log Cabin Open House at 3184 Wagener Road with a one room schoolhouse, a smoke house, a Confederate museum and a vintage log cabin. Visitors enjoyed coffee and snacks as Osteen shared tales and poetry, with the event running 1 to 5 p.m. today.
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Contact information and submission guidelines for the Aiken Standard
The notice lists newsroom phone numbers and emails for submissions and editorial staff including Michael Gibbons and Tim O Briant. It provides office hours, mailing address, and contact details for department inquiries. It also notes ISSN, publication details, rates, and Sunday Plus delivery dates.
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